Message from our Chief Operating Officer
It’s been a challenging year at the Atlantic City Rescue
Mission. As unemployment remained high and people
struggled in the poor economy, government benefits continue to dwindle. We realized that if we didn’t act quickly,
more people would be joining the ranks of the homeless
and seeking shelter at the Mission.

“For I was hungry
and you gave me
something to eat, I
was thirsty and you
gave me something
to drink, I was a
stranger and you
invited me in.”

Our Community Services Department responded with case
Matthew 25:35
workers dedicated to helping people pay their bills and
stay in their homes. Next our kitchen rose to the challenge
by providing emergency food baskets to people in the community – 212,364
food basket meals in total. These requests soared to a staggering 72% increase
in just two short years!
In addition, the mission helped nearly 3,000 homeless men, women, and
children with meals, shelter, clothing, counseling, and transformational
programs. Educational opportunities also increased with partnerships forged
through community relationships and volunteer tutors.
Through our permanent housing placement program, we successfully
placed hundreds of men, women and children into homes of their own.
We could not have done it without help from our generous supporters.
To all those who have donated, volunteered,
prayed for us, and for the people we serve,
I give you my heartfelt thanks.

DAN BROWN, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

“The LORD is a refuge
for the oppressed, a
stronghold in times
of trouble.” Psalm 9:9
“We stayed in my car for

several nights. And then
I heard about the Mission.
I’m so thankful they were
there for us when we
needed it most.”

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2011 Annual
Report
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So how much is a new life worth? For just $39.75 a day we
provide food, clothing, shelter, medical access, job training and so much more.

IT’S ABOUT MORE THAN NUMBERS
“As significant as it is, we’re not concerned so much with the
number of people we’ve helped in 47 years, but the ones still
counting on us for help today.”– Dan Brown

“I could have ended
up dead. Thank God
for the Atlantic City
Rescue Mission. ”

Transient Detox Program: 107 men and 5
women referred by the Clinic for detox.

Medical Hold Program: For persons requiring
bed rest to recuperate from illness/injury
253 men and 57 women – 310 total

Community Services: Homeless prevention

Crisis Diversion Unit/Partial Care: 5 beds for

men referred by the Psychiatric Intervention Program. Group therapy run by AtlantiCare Behavioral
Health and Jewish Family Service. 57 participants.

services and rapid re-housing for people falling
behind on utility/rent/mortgage payments, or those
being evicted. $286,376 used to assist 438 people,
both singles and in families. 127 families, 34
women, and 28 men placed in permanent housing
(189 units total). Emergency food baskets provided
212,364 meals to 23,596 people.

Collaborative Hold: Shelter and meals for

FARM: Provides quiet moments of solitude and

homeless people who are receiving therapy or
services with another agency in the community.
532 participants.

reflection while participating in a meaningful way
at the Mission. It’s also a chance to interact with
community volunteers while assisting transition
and reengagement in society. Last year the farm,
generated 29,502 pounds of produce. 40 Participants.

Street Outreach: Every day 3 full-time individuals
are building relationships with the chronically homeless and leading them to assistance at the Mission.
Last year, 75 men and women were assisted.